# Tax Commission Getting New Building (2021)

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THE ABSENTEE
SHAWNEE NEWS
September 2021

Volume 31, No. 09

Tax Commission Getting New Building
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe Tax Commission is getting
a new modular building complete with a drive-thru. The
new building was purchased with CARES money that
the Tribe received. The building will be located west of
Finance/Title VI.
“We are thankful for the opportunity to service Tribal
members via a drive-thru window. Since last year and
the onset of the pandemic, the Tax Commission office
remained opened by providing motor vehicle registrations
by mail, email and a local drop box” Tax Administrator
Alicia Engler said. “It’s been a goal of our office to find a
way to service the Tribal members in a resourceful and
safe way.”
Future plans will allow for in person transactions;
however details aren’t finalized yet. The building is slated
to open sometime this year.

2021 Big Jim Youth Award Recipients

Tribal Leader-Big Jim

In June 2021, the Big Jim Youth
Award Selection Committee identified
the tribal youth who were to receive
these prestigious awards for their
High School Academic and Athletic
performance. The selection committee
for these awards consisted of
individuals who are either educators,
coaches, or affiliated in these areas or
to the area of higher education within

the state of Oklahoma. None of the
members of the selection committee
were members of the selection
committee were Absentee Shawnee
Tribal members. This was incorporated
into the program to maintain fairness
to all of the applicants.
The Big Jim Youth Award Program
was open to all Absentee Shawnee
High School Seniors within the 50

United States. “The purpose of these
awards is to recognize the outstanding
contributions of our tribal youth and to
promote excellence in academics and
athletics in high school and beyond”
said Tresha Spoon, Educational
Director of the Absentee Shawnee
Tribe.

Academic Achievement, $1,000.00 Scholarship Academic Achievement, $1,000.00 Scholarship
William Peetoom

Gracey LittleJim

Stillwater, Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma

Parents: William and Stephanie Peetoom

Parents: Clint and Lisa LittleJim

Attending: Oklahoma City University

Attending: Rose State College

Major: Secondary Education (English
Education)

Major: Pre-Physical Therapy/Kinesiology

Accomplishments: Football 6A-II
Academic State Champion: 2018, 2019
Football 6A-II State Runner-up: 2018,
2019
McClain Scholar Student: 2019
Essay: “Being a member of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe has given me many
opportunities and many chances to
look onto my culture and heritage with
pride. I believe that I have a unique set of skills and a unique background that
will help motivate me through life, and eventually help me excel. While many
of my relatives who would have taught me about my culture have passed
away…I know that being Native American has given me opportunities…I
was able to attend the Oklahoma Indian Challenge Bowl multiple years…to
participate in programs in engineering, N7 events, and many different tribal
events through my schools NASA Program. ”

Accomplishments: Headmasters Honor Roll
Excellence in Biology
Excellence in History
National Junior Honor Society, active
member 3 years
Essay: “I have loved receiving an exceptional
education …I have been prepared well for
my future. My school curriculum is different
than most because it is geared towards
achieving college level learning. I have been
able to take college courses as dual credit in high school and will be entering
college with over a semester under my belt. I am one of only a few Native
Americans in my school and have been for many years…I think this has prepared
me to be alright with standing out in a crowd and being proud of who I am.”

Tribal Member Appointed to State & National Positions

Beverly Felton

Tribal member Beverly Felton was
recently appointed to the Oklahoma
State School Board Association
Board of Directors for District 6. The
district covers the school districts
in Oklahoma, Cleveland and Logan
counties. Felton was also appointed
to sit on the National Commission
Education Workgroup for the
American Nurses Association 2021
National Commission to Address
Racism in Nursing.
She has been on the Little Axe
School Board of Education for 26
years, serving the last 10 years as the
board president. Felton has spent the
past 27 years as a nurse, having worked

in hospitals and clinics, an educator
in career tech, and in administration.
Felton holds a Master of Science
in Nursing from the University of
Phoenix and is currently working on a
dissertation to complete her Doctorate
in
Healthcare
Administration.
Currently she is the Public Health
Director for the Absentee Shawnee
Tribal Health System.
“Being on the School Board
Association Board of Directors and
the ANA Workgroup on Racism in
Nursing is an honor because it means
that my voice is going to be heard
on both the state and national level
regarding many different issues.”

Felton said. “Coming from a small
rural community and a relatively small
Native American tribe in Oklahoma, I
hope to help make changes regarding
education, healthcare, and Native
American issues.”
She has been married to her
husband Doug Felton for 39 years.
She has a daughter, Taylor Tenner
and her husband, Chris and their
daughter Kirsten; son, Zachary and
his wife Autumn and their children,
Kandice, Wyatt, Aiden, Kai, and Jace
and daughter, Lacey and her husband
Chad and their children, Dylan,
Derek, and Emma.

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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GOVERNOR’S REPORT

John Johnson, AST Governor

Hello fellow tribal members,
I hope everyone has been taking
COVID-19 precaution and staying
healthy. Due to the rise in the number of
COVID cases the EC has decided to increase precautions. Everyone is to wear a
mask on campus and appointments need
to be made with the department you have
business with to cut down the number of
people on campus. All employees are being tested and we have banned all out of
state travel. The EC may make the decision to move to phase II of the recovery

GOVERNOR
John Johnson

LT. GOVERNOR’S REPORT

Ezra DeLodge, AST Lt. Governor

Tribal Members,
I hope all is well, and we are doing our
best to stay safe and continue to practice the CDC recommended guidelines
(get vaccinated, wear your mask indoors
in public spaces) to further prevent the
spread of COVID-19 and the variant
strains. The news of these strains is very
unsettling and is infecting people of all
ages. Now, more than ever, I urge you
all to get vaccinated immediately. There

SECRETARY’S REPORT

Alicia Miller, AST Secretary
Lt. GOVERNOR
Ezra DeLodge

SECRETARY
Alicia Miller

TREASURER
Joseph Blanchard

Ho wa se ke sa ke!
The month of August started out with
some positive notes. The tribe attained a
new full-time Attorney General, Mr. Randy Homburg. Mr. Homburg is an Oklahoma attorney who has been licensed to
practice since 1988. He comes to our tribe
from the Choctaw Nation. He brings with
him a wealth of experience having worked
for the Oklahoma Attorney General, private practice as a trial attorney, a patent
attorney, the City Prosecutor for Midwest City. He and his wife, Robyn, have
been married for 38 years and he has two
daughters, Hannah, who is the Director
of Neurosurgical Research at OU Health
and Sarah who teaches special needs
children at an elementary in Oklahoma
City. I am excited Mr. Homburg is here
and look forward to a productive working
relationship as we advance the tribe forward. When I was a candidate running
for office, one of the first speaking engagements was with our tribal elders. One of
the items I campaigned on was the hiring
of a full-time Attorney General. It is good
to see an idea come to fruition one year
into my term. Mr. Homburg has a such a
wealth of knowledge and experience. His
availability and overall budgetary savings
to the tribe will be such a great benefit to
our tribal government.
The veteran’s and elder’s building is
looking great and is just about ready for
use! The tax commission modular work
is progressing as we inch closer and closer
to relocating this department. We are excited to see the fruits of our CARES projects and even more exciting for the safe

TREASURER’S REPORT

Joseph Blanchard, AST Treasurer
Hello fellow Tribal members, friends and
family,

REPRESENTATIVE
DeWayne Wilson

I hope all is well with you. As we begin the fall season, the best times of the
year are fast approaching. School is in
session, Oklahoma Football should begin
any Saturday, and Fastpitch softball is in
full swing. Please go support our youth
or your local community, but, as you attend these events, please take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and
your loved ones. Our AST Health system
has set up multiple events to receive the
COVID vaccination, virus testing, and
antibodies testing. The numbers continue to rise and the amounts of people affected have become exponential in a short
amount of time.
The Executive Committee receives
weekly status updates to help keep us
apprised on the trends. Additionally,
Emergency Management and Media post
regularly on Social Media and our AST
website to inform our local community
and members of issues that occur, at a
moment’s notice. Do not be surprised,

September 2021

plan to keep all tribal members and employees safe. If phase II is implemented,
campus will be closed to visitors and staff
with work on rotating schedules. We are
highly encouraging everyone to do their
part and get the vaccine.
Now for some exciting news! The tax
commission has received a modular
building which arrived the middle part
of August. This building will have a drive
through window to better serve our tribal
members. The second building arrived at
camp Ni-ko-ti at the end of August. This
building will be used as COVID relief,
nurse’s station and quarantine. As for the
third building that arrived back in July,
which houses veterans and elders, is get-

ting porches, ramps, electric and water.
These buildings will soon be operational.
I am happy to see the growth that is happening throughout our tribe.
At the July 28th EC meeting a resolution was passed for a new afterschool
building. We are now in the final stages
of the bidding process. Once this is complete we will break ground and get under
way with the construction of the building.
This building will allow our afterschool
program to grow and hopefully reach
more children.
In closing, I encourage everyone to get
vaccinated and continue to wear your
mask. Let’s do our part in stopping the
spread of this deadly virus.

is a lot of discussion about the effectiveness of these vaccines and they have been
proven by science they do work, and they
will keep you out of the hospital. Getting
vaccinated can protect you and the people
around you, which is why it is of the upmost importance to get vaccinated. A majority of the infections now are the Delta
variant, which spreads faster than earlier
forms of the virus that causes COVID-19.
As the campus moves into various
phases I ask for your patience and understanding as we try to maintain the safety and well-being of all tribal members,

visitors and employees alike. During
these trying times it’s not easy trying to
figure out the best course of action, but
it is something we take very serious and
it consumes a good majority of our time,
we can hope and pray we make the best
decisions for the betterment and future of
our tribe. Lastly, I send my condolences
to those who have lost loved ones, and
offer a prayer for those who are suffering
during these difficult times.

delivery of service to tribal members.
Also, this past month, I participated
in a tribal nation’s series – Investing in
your tribes’ infrastructure hosted by the
Harvard Project on the American Indian
Economic Development Program. This
was one of many Harvard Project presentations intended to assist tribe’s in setting
tribal priorities, to building infrastructure, to managing and sustaining projects. Since the American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) is an unprecedented opportunity
for the 574 federally recognized tribal nations to use our rights of sovereignty and
self-government to strengthen each of
our tribal communities.
Since the start of COVID-19, many ceremonial grounds have had to cancel gatherings and dances. This past spring, our
tribal people started to see a little glimmer of hope with the availability of the
vaccine. Through tragedy to triumph, we
began having our dances again. It felt so
good to see relatives and friends back at
the ceremonial grounds for War Dance.
I attended the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Conference held at the
Oklahoma City Convention Center in
mid-August.
This was probably the
first conference I attended (with a mask)
in person since COVID-19 began. It was
good to see familiar faces from the gaming world and it was good to obtain the
latest information for Oklahoma gaming
tribes.
On August 18th, we held the monthly
Executive Committee meeting where I
presented resolutions for enrollment, a
utilization study for the Hardesty Property, and COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive Programs for tribal members and employees.
The utilization study is to determine the
best use of the 31 acres located on the

SW corner of Hardesty and US-177. The
tribe purchased the land around 2017 and
with it sitting in a prime location, in my
viewpoint, it would be in the tribe’s best
interest to hire a third party to conduct
the study to remediate the issues deemed
by FEMA to be within a floodway, all but
3.6 acres to be exact. This will aid the EC
in determining the best use of land.
The remaining resolutions was a step to
solidify the Executive Committee’s commitment to the public health and safety of
the tribe. Two incentive programs were
developed. One for tribal members and
tribal employees who are or will be fully
vaccinated against COVID-19. With the
recent surge in COVID-19 cases, it requires action be taken to encourage tribal
members who are currently unvaccinated to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Program details will be released when the
program is fully ready for participation.
As a tribal leader, I am participating on
the Indian Health Service Director’s Advisory Workgroup on Tribal Consultation.
The goal of this group is to seek input and
recommendations to improve the IHS
Tribal Consultation Policy and Process.
As I am writing this article, the meeting
date for this workgroup has yet to occur
but is scheduled. I will provide future updates as the work fully commences, and I
am honored to represent our tribe in this
effort on the federal level.
As I wrap up my article, I want to wish
you all a great month, stay safe, and I pray
for the health and well-being of all our
Shawnee people. (Be sure to mask up!)

not if but, when the decision is made to
revert to Phase II. This is an effort to get
ahead of the trend and keep our People
and staff out of harm’s way.
Be on the lookout for information regarding the Vaccination Incentive. This
is a one-time payment and ARPA funds
will be utilized for this allowed expense to
promote individuals getting the shot. The
t-shirt to be distributed was designed by
one of our AST Summer Youth workers.
Yes, this will include those who were proactive and got the shot early. Everyone
that obtains the shot will have their name
put into a special drawing for additional
prizes.
While I’m discussing ARPA, tribal
member Distribution Payments have
gone out on time, as projected. There are
a handful still in the system, due to missing documents, but will be processed once
extra data is submitted and confirmed. In
all, the ARPA Helpline, Enrollment, and
Finance received and approved 3642 applications since it went live and pushed
them out the door in a quick manner.
Yes, there were glitches in the system but
staff was able to work through those issues. I want to publicly acknowledge ALL
the staff from each department and pro-

gram who chipped in to make sure our
members received their checks; especially
our Finance Department. Several worked
overtime to complete this thankless task.
Since I’m talking about Finance, it’s appropriate for me to talk about our Annual
Audit. My office finally received the official notice for the completion of this year’s
audit and the results. As expected, there
were no major findings and we received
an “Unmodified Opinion”. Of course, we
will continue to find ways for improving
our functions and make determinations
on how we can become better. Self-Assessment is something I constantly harp
on as we strive to raise expectations.
This summer, some members made
statements about the lack of reporting
concerning AllNations Bank. Of course,
some information I can’t report on due to
the sensitive or internal nature of the proprietary data. Even as the ownership, the
Tribe nor its membership has complete
say in its operation. They are governed
by their own Board of Directors, which in
turn answers to and follows the Federal
Bank Regulatory guidelines.

Respectfully,
Lt. Governor Ezra M. DeLodge

Si li no ke ka no la.
Alicia Miller
Tribal Secretary
(405) 287-5247

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TREASURER’S REPORT (Continued)
That being said, I have two pieces of information to share. First, and the most
important, AllNations received notification the sanctions imposed a few years
ago, prior to my election, have now been
resolved and removed. The Bank is able
to move and operate with no ill effects.
Additionally, I received notice about an
article in the ICBA Independent Banker, July 2021 edition; our Bank is listed
as #12 in the Nation among Agriculture
Banks (under $500 million), and #1 in
the State of Oklahoma. I want to publicly
thank Mr. Stephen Smith, President and

REPRESENTATIVE’S REPORT

DeWayne Wilson, AST Representative
Hello Tribal Members,
I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy. We, Executive Committee
(EC), are monitoring the COVID-19
(Delta Variant), as the numbers continue to rise. I was excited to reconnect
with some family and friends at the (War
Dance) located at the North grounds. It
was good to be around my fellow tribal
members.
Recently, the (EC) passed a resolution
revising the Tribes Organizational Chart
in July, 2021. I was assigned to oversee
the Education and Cultural Preservation
departments. I also have oversight of
Gaming Commission and Youth Camp
program.
In the Education Department: I met
with the Education Director, Tresha
Spoon, where we discussed the afterschool program (Brendle Corner) and

CEO, for providing leadership to create
this change. This goes without saying,
the direction, suggestions, and advice of
the newly revamped Board of Directors
also played a critical role.
Also, there were some vacancies on the
Bank Board of Directors and, the two
suggestions I provided to the EC, did obtain their verification and approval from
the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
I expect there to be an official publication
or biography for these two next month’s
newsletter. But, I want to welcome AST
tribal member Wade Stuckey, and local Cherokee citizen, Shane Jett, to the
Board.

Finally, I want to say a few things regarding our Realty Department. As a former employee, I am more aware of policy
and procedure of this program and its
function. Taylor Carter and staff have
been working tirelessly to make improvements these last six months. The delay in
annual Lease payments is based on the
Federal government not being back at
full staff. The employees at the Regional
Field Office remain on a rotational basis
and the majority of Leases are still waiting to be ‘approved’. However, at the time
of this printing, the Annual Farming and
Grazing Lease sale will have come and
gone. I only mention it as a complemen-

tary to what I expect to come from the
Lt. Governor’s office on our newly created
Agriculture Department. I provided data
and made suggestions on potential locations we could use to the benefit of this
new program. Procurement has been
sent out requests and we have received
bids back to purchase the needed equipment.
That is all for this month. As always,
should you have any questions or want
to share your concerns, do not hesitate to
contact my office or send me an email.

other accomplished projects. We discussed their present budget as well as researching other funding sources. The Education department has an OJJDP/CTAS
(Tribal Youth Program) grant that has a
salary for a grant coordinator. Also, we
discussed looking how we can enhance
present services within the Education department.
In the Cultural Preservation Department: I met with the Cultural Preservation Director, Carol Butler, where we
discussed the several programs and projects within this department. Presently,
Cultural Preservation has 5 employees
ranging from program coordinators to
an administrative assistant. We have discussed obtaining the goals and reporting
requirements of the grants that she oversees. We have/ are discussing maintaining the grant funding source as well as
researching for other funding opportunities.
As for the Gaming Commission, I have

attended a several gaming commission
meetings. We have discussed/ approved
policy changes pertaining to Banning
and the Player Club procedures. These
approved policy changes were in need
of up- dating for the Thunderbird Entertainment Casinos. We would like to send
our (EC) condolences out to Titus Carter’s family. We (Tribe) have lost a valued
employee, Titus Carter, Executive Director of the Gaming Commission. In the
little time that I have known Mr. Carter,
he was an exceptional person who was always polite and respectful.
As for the Youth Camp, it is my pleasure
to inform tribal members that we hope
to complete Phase II at Camp Nikoti by
the end of December 2021. A resolution
was passed on July 28th 2021, to complete the 6 camp cabins, bathhouse and
entry gate (HUD funds), the parking lot
around Dining Hall building (Matching
funds) and an Access road (BIA funds).
We are working with CLS and Associates

Landscape Architects Connie Scothorn
and Brian Patric in developing a strategic plan for the next phase of the Youth
Camp.
I would like to acknowledge the amazing job of the following departments and
staff, Secretary’s , Treasurer’s, Finance
and the MIS department staff, and all of
the other departments involved in getting
the ARPA checks out in a professional
manner. I would like to say as a member
of the Executive Committee, we are all
working together and making difficult
decisions pertaining to the pandemic.
We are maintaining a positive attitude
and the outlook is always of “Moving
Forward”. If anyone has any questions/
concerns or if we can help you, please
feel free to contact us at our Office phone
number: 405-275-4030, Ext. 6239 or Ext.
6240 or by email: dewayne.wilson@astribe.com

Neyiawa!
Joseph H. Blanchard

Reminder from Court:
Jury Trials
The Jury Pool primarily consists of AST members who are in the Jurisdiction.
AST Employees can request to be on the Court Clerk’s Jury list at any time. They will also be added to the Jury Pool.
All parties for the Jury must be 18 years of age or older.
The Jury Pool is pulled from a large Jury Wheel. These names are randomly drawn by the Court Clerk and Police Chief.
Anyone who is drawn for the Jury cannot just request to be taken off the Jury, they have to come to Court the day that they
are summoned. Then the Judge, Prosecutor or Defender will excuse them if they think it is necessary.

Fotordy Absentee Shawnee Tribe
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Food Pantry

AST Food Pantry Application
Please Print
Please fill out application completely. Incomplete applications will be denied.
Have a copy of all household member’s CDIB cards, Utility bill for household, and proof of income.

AST FOOD PANTRY REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION
Name of Household: _______________________________________________________________________________
All Applicants Must Submit The Following Items:
Number of family members

Annual Total income for household

1

$1,231

2

$1,604

3

$1,977

4

$2,365

5

$2,769

6

$3,173

7

$3,547

8

$3,920

Each additional member

$374

REQUIRED FOR ALL HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS.
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Federally Recognized Tribal Affiliation Card (CDIB).
Social Security Card.
Driver’s License or State ID.
Proof of Income for Last Six Months.
Proof of Residency (Must be In Applicants Name).

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________

State: _________________

Head of Household CDIB #: ___________________

Zip: __________________________

Phone #:_____________________________________

Total Number of members in Household: ____________
List Name and Age of Members in Household:

___________________________________ Age ______

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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date Received ______________________________________________
Family Name ______________________________________________
Family Size ____________
Color of Card Given _____
Copy of all CDIB Cards _____
Copy of Utility Bill _____

APPLICANT IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF PICKUP.

AST MEMBERS ONLY.

Copy of Income Verification _____
Notes:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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September 2021

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ASTHS September 2021 Monthly Update
We are very proud of the employees of the health system for their recognition by the Indian Health Service’s Oklahoma City Area Office for
the Area Director’s Award for COVID Pandemic Leadership! This is a first of its kind award, and the health system’s employees are much deserved of this prestigious award! The Health System has released a new Community Needs Assessment Survey seeking to capture input from
our AST Tribal Members, our Patients, and Employees on services desired and needed in our health system that may or may not be currently
addressed. This comprehensive survey is conducted every two to three years for both the Tribe and the community for review of services and to
identify needs of the AST Tribe and it’s patients. In years past this survey has led to expanding services in what we know now as PlusCare and the Shawnee Walk-in
Clinics, expanded drive-through pharmacy hours and services, specialty clinic, Home Health Services, contract health, physical therapy, and behavioral health services
being stood back up at the Shawnee Clinic, as well as a more robust Public Health program for the tribe. If you have not had a chance to complete the survey, please take
the time to have your voice heard and your input captured in this important survey effort!
The COVID Delta Variant is wreaking havoc in our community! Please continue to observe your 3 W’s: Wear your mask; wash your hands; and watch your distance –
this is the best thing to do whether you’re vaccinated or not, when in the public or working in doors around other staff. The CDC has maintained unique procedures for
Health Care Professionals (HCPs), due to working in and around potentially infected patients and other high-risk patients, so this is imperative just as much now as it
was last year to assure maximum good public health practices for your family and the community. We are maintaining the COVID Hotline, and encourage everyone to
still get vaccinated and monitor the Health System’s COVID webpage for updates as well as the Tribe’s Emergency Management page on the Tribe’s main page. If you or
your family has any health care special needs, please let us know so that we can get them addressed. Starting with your provider is always recommended, however unique
challenges and situations arise with this ongoing pandemic and we understand and want to help where and when we can!
Help me in congratulating our September Monthly Employee Award Winners this month! These outstanding professionals and team players lead the way in making our
programs succeed and with taking care of our patients!

September 2021 Health Employee Awards of the Month
Employee of the Month: Michelle Wollenzin, RN, Clinical Quality/Infection Control Director
Team of the Month: AST Health System’s Public Health Team
Special Leadership Award: Beverly Felton, RN, Public Health Director

Mark E. Rogers, MAL, FACHE, CMPE, CHC
Executive Director

September is Dental Infection Control Month
September is Dental Infection Control Month and the AST Dental Clinic would
like to highlight some of the measures we have taken to help prevent the spread
of COVID-19 in the dental clinic and ensure a safe dental visit. Dentistry has
always had a high level of infection control policies and practices, but these
were enhanced even more upon notification of the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
During this time, we worked tirelessly and efficiently to find additional ways to
reduce the possible spread of COVID-19 within the dental clinic – keeping both
patients and staff safe.
Screening of patients became our first line of defense. In the beginning and
continuing even today we are utilizing screening questionnaires to reduce
the number of possible active COVID patients within the clinic. Secondly, we
introduced the addition of hand sanitizer by all patients upon arriving and leaving
the dental setting. The hand sanitizer helps to control the entrance or exit of any
virus present on patient’s hands reducing the potential spread of the virus within
the dental clinic.
In the beginning of the pandemic, we only treated patients for emergencies as
recommended by the CDC. We were very restricted on what procedures could
be done.
With the CDC recommended restrictions-in-mind, we searched for additional
ways to protect our patients by reducing any potentially infectious aerosols
within the dental setting.
In doing so, we found that for aerosol procedures, the use of an additional intraoral system and an extra-oral suction unit to be the best and most effective
way to help control the spread of potentially virus-filled aerosols from a dental
standpoint.
The extra-oral suction unit with a medical grade three layer HEPA filtration system
is utilized with all patients who are receiving an aerosol-generating procedure.
This system helps remove the aerosol produced during procedures from the air
and takes it through the HEPA filtration system where it is treated with UV light
to destroy any virus particles that may be present. We continue to utilize UV light
cabinets for treatment of staff travel laptops and cell phones.
The American Dental Association is proud to announce and so are we, that at
this time there is no known contraction or spread of COVID-19 through dental
procedures
We have also been extremely blessed to have the proper PPE (Personal
Protective Equipment) to protect ourselves and our patients. With that being
said we want to thank all involved in making this happen and ensuring that
our tribal members, staff and all that entered our dental clinic stayed safe. As
many schools start back this month, more people return to in-person work and
we continue to find our new normal we encourage people to take care of their
oral health and know that we are doing all we can to provide the safest dental
experience for you and your family.
The AST Dental Clinic is here to serve you. To make an appointment please call
(405) 701-7964.
This article was brought to you by the Absentee Shawnee Tribal Dental Clinic – Little
Axe Health Center.

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School will be back in session before you know it. Whether your child will be in the
classroom or learning from home, a healthy smile is still a back-to-school essential.
Some schools require a back-to-school dental exam. Still, it’s always a good time of
year to schedule one of your child’s regular visits. “We can help spot and take care
of any issues so your child doesn’t have to miss class once school starts,” says ADA
pediatric dentist Dr. Mary Hayes. “It’s also a great time to help get back on track if some
of your child’s dental habits fell away during summer, when normal routines can go out
the window and there are a lot more treats around.”
And just as this school year might be looking a bit different for your child, their backto-school appointment will have some changes too. To learn more about the steps
your child's dentist is taking to keep them safe at their appointment go to https://www.
mouthhealthy.org to read "COVID-19: What to Expect When Your Dentist's Office
Reopens"
Here are a few questions to ask at your child’s appointment:
How Is My Child’s Overall Dental Health?
The dentist will be looking at the big picture of your child’s mouth, including teeth and
gums. “We will check to make sure teeth are lining up correctly, your child’s bite is in
good shape and to keep an eye out for any [orthodontic] issues that may show up
later,” Dr. Hayes says. “We’re also making sure baby teeth are going to the Tooth Fairy
like they should.”
Will My Child Get a Cleaning Today?
This is a must, no matter how well your child brushes. “Even if your child—or you, for
that matter—brushes twice a day, it’s not possible to get rid of all the bacteria that can
lead to cavities,” Dr. Hayes says. “And on the other hand, you may have a child who
goes off to camp and never opens their toothbrush.”
That’s why a professional cleaning goes a long way. “It removes more of the cavitycausing bacteria and helps to keep gum tissue healthy,” she says. “It can also remove
most or many stains from teeth.”
Does My Child Need an X-Ray?
X-rays help your dentist see how your child’s teeth are developing and make sure the
tooth roots are healthy. They also are used to see if there is any tooth decay between
your child’s teeth. “The decay process can move very, very fast, so the earlier we can
catch it, the better,” Dr. Hayes says.
Your child won’t need an x-ray at every visit. “We do them only when necessary,” she
says.
Can You Check My Child’s Mouthguard?
If your child plays sports year-round, make sure you bring his or her mouthguard along
so your dentist can check for wear, tear and fit. “If your child is having a growth spurt,
losing teeth and getting new ones, the mouthguard might need to be redone,” she says.
What Are Sealants?
Sealants can be another way to keep your child from getting cavities, but they’re no
substitute for brushing and flossing. A sealant is a thin, protective coating (made from
plastic or other dental materials) that your dentist can place on the chewing surfaces
of your child’s permanent back teeth (called molars). Once they’re on, sealants work to
keep cavity-causing bacteria and bits of food from settling into the nooks and crannies
your child’s toothbrush can’t reach. This helps keep cavities from forming and tiny
existing spots of decay from getting worse.
In fact, having sealants on your permanent molars reduces the risk of cavities by 80%.
It’s best to get sealants as soon as your child’s permanent molars come through their
gums (usually at age 6, then again at age 12). “It doesn’t hurt to put on or apply a
sealant,” Dr. Hayes says. “When permanent molars start coming in, parents should ask
if sealants are recommended.” Most last for years and your child’s dentist will make
sure they’re holding strong at every regular visit.
This article is brought to you by the American Dental Association - Mouthhealthy.org.

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NOTICE AUG.-SEPT. 2021
AFTERHOURS COVID-19 & ANTIBODY
TESTING & VACCINE CLINIC
LITTLE AXE HEALTH CENTER
405.447.0300
• Testing- 5:30pm-6:30pm:
Thursday, Aug. 5th, Aug. 19th,
Sept. 9th, Sept. 23rd
• ANTIBODY testing-5 pm-6pm (LA
only): Thursday, Aug. 26th, Sept.
30th
• Vaccinations- 5pm-7pm:
Thursday, Aug. 5th, Aug. 12th,
Aug. 19th, Aug. 26th, Sept. 9th,
Sept. 23rd

SHAWNEE CLINIC
405.878.5850
• Testing- 5 : 3 0 pm-6:30pm:
Tuesday, Aug. 10th, Aug. 24th,
Sept. 14th, Sept. 28th
• Vaccinations- 5pm-7pm:
Tuesday, Aug. 3rd, Aug. 17th,
Sept. 14th, Sept. 28th

For Your Visit…

• Wear a mask (no
cloth masks
permitted).
• Bring identification.
• All clinics are open
to the public, walkin only, no
appointment
needed.

For Antibody
Testing…

• Be prepared to
have blood drawn.
• Testing is available
to anyone ages
10+.

For Vaccine Clinic…

• Vaccine is
available to
anyone ages 12+.
• Vaccine will be
administered in two
shots 3-4 weeks
apart.
• You will be
monitored 15-30
minutes after
receiving.

In the event of adverse weather, testing may not be conducted. Follow the

Absentee Shawnee Tribal Health System on Facebook or our website for
updates asthealth.org.

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Title VI
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday
1

5

6

LABOR DAY
AST COMPLEX CLOSED

12

13

19

Wieners N Kraut
Green Beans
Bread/Pear

20

Chef Salad
Turkey, Chez, Eggs
Crackers
Mandarin Oranges

26

27

Manwich
Pot. Salad
Pickles N Onions
Applesauce

7

Chicken Strips
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Tossed Salad*
Orange

14

Beef & Broccoli
Brown Rice
Mandarin Oranges

Baked Chicken
Wild Rice
Carrots
Apple

8

BBQ Pork
Sandwich
Pickles n Onions
Jell-O w Fruit

15

Grilled Chicken
Sandwich
LTOP
Italian Pasta Salad

Thursday
2

9

Boiled Egg
Sausage Patties
Fruit

Turkey
Dressing w/Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
Roll/Cobbler

16

Spaghetti w
Meat sauce
Tossed Salad*
Mixed Fruit

21
Chicken Fried Steak
Mashed Pot/Gravy
Brussel Sprouts
Plums

22
Philly Steak Sandwich
Cottage Chez
Peaches

23

28

29

30
Pinto Beans w Ham
Onions
Crisp

Salisbury Steak
Boiled Pot.
Tossed Salad*

Fish
Coleslaw
Peas n Carrots

NOT GOING TO BE HOME!!!
CALL AND LET US KNOW AT 405-275-4030
EXT 6227 or 6270
OR NOTIFY YOUR DRIVER

Frito Chili
Pie
Chez, Onions
Jell-O

Mission Statement:
To provide a nutritional meal five days a week to our tribal members and other tribe affiliated members 55 or older who live in the jurisdiction. We also provide supportive services
to members.
Requirements for the Title VI Program
CDIB card from a federally recognized tribe
55 years or older
Spouses of eligible elders
Complete an intake form
Individuals with disabilities who reside at home with older individuals eligible for services

HOMEDELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS:
Elders should only be on the home delivered meal program if they are unable to leave their
homes without great difficulty. Their inability to leave home may be because illness, disability, or general fragility. They may be home bound because they cannot ride comfortably in
an available vehicle for the time it takes to get to the congregate site because of their fragility.
TITLE VI ELDERS WILL DRIVE THRU UNTIL FUTHER NOTICE.
Absentee Shawnee Tribal Complex Building #9, Shawnee Ok
Congregate Meals are served on Mondays Only– 10 am to 2 pm
Title VI Staff
Thomasine Owings, Title VI Director
Lula Bettelyoun, Cook
Donna Butler, Assistant Cook/Driver
Robert Schoolfield, Driver/Maintenance
Ted Watson Jr, Driver/Kitchen Assistant
Guy Kowena, Driver/Kitchen Assisitant

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17

24

Pancakes
Bacon
Fruit

Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Gravy
Biscuit

English Muffin
Ham
Scrambled Eggs

BREAKFAST SERVED FRIDAYS

During this COVID 19 PANADEMIC: TITLE VI IS ONLY OPEN ON MONDAYS

CONGREGATE MEAL SITES:

AST DAY
AST COMPLEX CLOSED

Saturday
4

September!!!
Friday September 3rd – AST Complex
is closed for AST Day- No meals will be
delivered or served

11

Monday September 6th- AST Complex
is closed for LABOR DAY- No meals
will be delivered or served

18

Sunday September 12th – GRANDPARENT DAY!!! TAKE PICTURES
WITH YOUR GRANDKIDS!!!

25

21
20

LUNCH SERVED MONDAY-THURSDAY 11AM TO 1PM

TITLE VI ELDERLY NUTRITION PROGRAM

•
•
•
•
•

Friday
3

9AM TO 11AM

At this time we are not having dine in
meals – We are making the meals to go
at each site.
Thank you for understanding
Wash your hands!! Wear your Mask!!
Watch your distance!!

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Cultural Preservation Department
The Cultural Preservation Department has continued to carry out essential day to day operations to ensure the department continues to function properly. Currently, all staff members are
available full time in the office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gift Shop
We are happy to announce the gift shop is open to all customers for in-store shopping! However, individuals wanting to shop need to make an appointment with the Gift Shop Manager, Mrs.
Merry Rodriguez, 24 hours in advance. Also, upon arrival please check in at the checkpoint. Mrs. Rodriguez can be reached at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6310.
We have two locations for your shopping. Our Shawnee Gift Shop is located at the complex in the Cultural Preservation building, and our Little Axe Gift Shop is located in the lobby of the Little
Axe Health Center. We are open in Shawnee Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and once a month, usually at the end of the month, in Little Axe from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Further, to ensure the safety and protect the health of all, the Gift Shop has implemented the following 5 safety protocols that we ask visitors to follow:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

All are required to cover their mouth and nose with PPE (masks) when shopping in the Gift Shop.
Occupancy Control – for your safety and the safety of our employees, we are limiting the number of customers in the
gift shop.
a. Only 2 customers will be allowed in at a time
Avoid close contact (Social Distance)
a. Please keep 6 feet between you and other customers
Use hand sanitizer as often as possible
Sorry…NO public restroom is available. Temporarily closed due to COVID-19.

We continue to make progress in new inventory. Some new items we recently received in the gift shop can be seen to the
left. We also are excited to announce that we have been working with Eskimo Joe’s Design Team on some new color schemes
and designs for our AST t-shirts. So, be on the lookout for the new designs in the coming months.
In addition to the new products, we still have a few Pendleton and Minnetonka items on sale. So, if you haven’t been in our
store recently, please make an appointment and come have a look at our merchandise.

Further, for your safety, individuals are asked to use gloves while viewing books in the library, and to
ensure that checked out books are properly sanitized, books are placed in a Ziploc bag and quarantined
for four days upon return to the library.
In conjunction to opening to the public, we are still working on using OverDrive to get our collections
online. This system will give our patrons access to a large collection of titles as well as access to exclusive
titles unique to the tribe. It will allow us to expand our reach and engage more patrons. We are hoping
the online website is launched by the end of the month. Please reach out to the Librarian if you have any
questions.
As mentioned last month, we are happy to announce that the library was approved for another year
for the Read for Adventure program featuring the book Juniper’s Butterfly Garden–A Small Start for a
Better World. After the book is checked out, free zoo passes will be issued to all participating families. If
you have any further questions, please call the Librarian.
On July 29th, the library hosted A Day at the Movies for Building Blocks II. The featured movie was
Brother Bear. The library served fresh popcorn and cold juice for all in attendance. A total of 11 children
and 3 staff members were in attendance.
THPO
The THPO Program continues to make great strides and advancements. The THPO staff has steadily
been receiving Section 106 projects from various Federal Agencies. Over the past month, the THPO
Officer, Mrs. Devon Frazier-Smith, has received 147 new Section 106 projects for review. In conjunction
with receiving projects, the program has consulted on 64 projects. These projects were completed in 17
of our 25 areas of interest/states. The THPO has also taken part in 11 teleconference calls as it concerns
Section 106 projects as well as NAGPRA cases.
FCC/TCNS
In lieu of the shutdowns from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the incoming workflow
of new and modified telecommunications projects has been steady for the TCNS program. The THPO
Specialist, Ms. Ashley Brokeshoulder, has been busy reviewing, researching and given recommendations
to the telecommunications industry. Over the past month, she has received 142 new telecommunications facility projects for review. These 142 individual projects were completed in conjunction with 11
consulting firms in 8 of our 25 areas of interest/states.

Social Distancing Required

Ribbon Skirt Workshop

Library
We are happy to announce that we have opened the library to the public! However, like the Gift Shop, we
ask that you follow all the protocols mentioned above, and that you call Ms. Casey Wilson, the Librarian,
to make an appointment 24 hours in advance. She can be reached at (405) 275-4030 ext. 6416.

WHERE:
AST Health Multipurpose Building,2029 S.
Gordon Cooper Drive,
Shawnee OK
*class sizes are limited*
Contact the Cultural
Preservation Department
&
reserve your spot today!

405-275-4030 ext.6238

WHEN:
September 9,2021
TIME:
5:30-7:30 PM

The Gift Shops’ Summer Days Giveaways Winners

In conjunction with receiving projects, she has reviewed, researched and gave recommendation for the
clearance of 114 telecommunications projects and 2 emergency towers. These 114 individual projects
were completed in conjunction with 11 consulting firms in 8 of our 25 areas of interest/states. Also, 28
projects are awaiting clearance because their packages are lacking some information such as full archaeological reports, SHPO responses, or clear pictures.
EVENTS
The Gift Shops’ Summer Days Giveaways was well received by all. We had a total of 643 entries. Cultural
Preservation Director, Ms. Carol Butler, spun the wheel on August 2nd. Please see the winners to the
right.
Also, please be on the lookout on the website and Facebook page for new workshop flyers. For more
information, please contact Cultural Preservation.

Photos 1-4. Winners (left to right) – Lisa Frazier, Wynona Coon, Katie Thomas
(Shelia Creek pictured picking up the gift), and Delores Logan.

Your concerns are important to us. We thank you for the continued support of our department as we continue to make changes to our programs to better serve the Tribal community. My door
is always open so please feel free to contact me, Carol Butler, at 405-275-4030 ext. 6245 or cbutler@astribe.com.

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SEPTEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
Alaee, Sheila Sepideh
Alexander, Lisa Marie
Alford, David Paul
Allen, Tasia Lynn
Applegate, Jason Grant
Arellano, Brayden Joe George
Arms, James Louis
Arms, Michael Brandon
Armstrong, Angela Michelle
Armstrong, Darrell Lynn
Arrieta, Dana Laree`
Atwood, Stephen Jacob
Baldwin, Ayden Cole
Barnes, Jordan Tylor
Barriga Jr., Rogelio Alberto
Bateman, Thomas Albert
Bates, Charles Edward
Beaver, Matthew David
Bellin, Chance Andrew
Bellin, Jack Matthew
Berry, Shane Tecumseh
Bittle, Kyli Rose
Blanchard Jr, Reuben Caleb
Blanchard Jr., Leland Dale
Blanchard Sr., George Melvin
Blanchard, Chael Harper
Blanchard, Consuela Sirena
Blanchard, Craig Lewis
Blanchard, Jacob Dakota
Blanchard, Paulette Louise
Blanchard, Reuben Caleb
Blanchard, Summer Gail
Blankenship, Fabian Mae
Blocker, April Dawn
Bolt, Mia Angelina Kayleigh
Bonds, Theresa Jo
Bosquez, Emilia Marie Nicole
Bowens, Kendra Rachelle
Bradley, Ernest Timothy
Brinkoetter, Karen Kay
Brinson, Lunna Mae
Brokeshoulder, Audrey Dyan
Brown, Addilynn Emmalee
Brown, Rebecca Fay
Bruner, Rhiannon Lydia
Bullock, Valerie Yolanda
Bump Sr., Richard Dewitt
Burnett, Darrell Wayne
Burns, Alex J
Burns, Natasha Brooke
Butcher, Sallie Elizabeth
Callaway, Katie Mae
Cargo, Odessia Lynn
Carlson III, Dennis Roy
Carlson, Daniel Ray
Carnes, Haley Ann Marie
Carpenter, Cynthia Marie
Charley Whatley, Maddisson Noel
Charley, Garry Joe
Clark, Nathan Allen
Clinesmith, Brooklyn Makay
Cobell, Julee Rae
Coddington, William Luther
Cody, Donna Noreen
Colungo, Redena Sue
Combs III, Frederick Cecil
Conces, Susan Nicole Olivia
Coon, Ella Kay
Cortez, Stephen Kaleb
Cravens, Goldie Ann
Creek, Josephine
Creek, Ralph Samuel
Creek, Vanessa Fire
Crosswhite, Hunter Raven
Culwell, Bryson Gene
Cypret, Norman Wayne
Dean, Haylee Jade Michelle Mae
Deer, Brandon Jeremy
Deer, David Joel
Deer, Jalen Dean
Dillwith, Katrina Tate
Downey, Cheyenne Rena
Downs, Debra Ann
Draper, Anna Faye Kay
Duncan, Carolyn Ann
Edgmon, Jeorgia Annabella
Elam, Marquese Dashawn
Ellis, Eric Wade
Ellis, MaKenzie Rae
Ellis, Richard Bryant
Ellis, William Bryant
Elmore, Christa Ann

England, Aubrey Sue Marie
Ferrell, Melinda Kay
Foreman, Stefany Elayne
Foster, Linda Jean
Fowler, Janyah Railyn
Frazier, Rickie Dewayne
French, Jeffery John
Fritsch, Jadyn Mark
Fuentez, Cruzito Damacio
Ganaway Jr., Mark Terrell
Garretson, Cody Ronald
Garza Jr., Gary Don
Gibson Jr., Isaac
Gibson, Edna Faye
Gibson, Grayson Wayne
Gibson, Jennifer Michelle
Gibson, Justin Ryan Hill
Gillespie, Tamara Sue
Gilman, Peter Howard
Gouge, Ashlynn Jean
Graham, Thomas Wendell
Grass, Brooklynn Rayne
Hackbarth, Marissa Lucille
Hadjiconstantinou, Openia Sue
Hale III, Phillip Wayne
Hall, Christayl Rachell
Harjo Jr., Benjamin
Harjo Jr., Burton Thomas
Harris, Suzy Diane
Harvey, Shelia Lynn
Haumpy Jr., William Allen
Haumpy, Talia Sharee
Herrera, Harland John
Hicks, Angelia Jean
Higgins, Constance Darlene
Hill, Amanda Nicole
Hill, Dreyton Scott
Hixon, Carson Lee
Hobia, Kamryn Aurora
Holt, Kaylee Lilian
Holt, Trenton Riley
Hood, Malacki David Weslyon
Houston, Michael
Houston-Fenix, Lexus Nicole
Hurst, Brian Keith
Jacobs, Kasiana Marie
James, Billie Jane
James, Zachary Lee
Jimerson, Tyrone Dremain
Johnson, Brady James
Johnson, Brandon W. C.
Johnson, Eryn Edward
Johnson, Ki'Arra Joy
Johnson, Lewis Allen
Johnson, Locv Lee Jace
Johnson, Lyndsey Marie
Johnson, Sandra Kay
Johnson, Santana Little Bear
Jones, Kamora Monica
Jones, Selden Parks
Jones, Tsegan Araujo
Jordan, Wendi Renee
Josytewa, Dakota Daniel
Judkins, Rhonan Koa
Kaseca, Kristin Nikole
Kaseca, Paul Daniel
Kelly, Gayla Ann
Kelly, Kellie Marie
Kickapoo, Roy Matteson
Killian, Angelic Marie
Kilmer, Aldon James
Kilmer, Levetris Ann
Kirby, Emma Grace
Kmatz, Jacob Alexander
Kowitz, Trentyn Mikal
Kupczynski, Coreena June
La Plant, Ryan Zachary
Langston, Zachary Daniel James
Laplant, Raymond Lowell
Larney, Darrell Scott
Lee, James Stacey Chang-Sun
Leedom, Donna Jeanne
Leetka, Dominic Lee
Leupp, Lenora Little Creek
Limon, Justine Danielle
Little Axe III, Troy Lee
Little Axe, Brittany Elaine
Little Axe, Jason Randall
Little Axe-Sadongei, Carolyn
Little Charley, Paige Marie
Little Jim, Charles Kerwin
Little Jim, Jason Webster

Little, Christina Kathaleen
Littlebear, Kianna Carolyn
Littlecreek, Joshua Dwight
Livsey, Mckinzy Diane
Lockner, Krin Kimberly
Longhorn-Dees, Aireanna Belle
Longman, Anthony Lamont
Longman, Emily Redena
Longman, Jordyn Christian Spybuck
Longman, Shea Michael
Louvier, Natasha Renee
Love, Faith Annaleigh
Lowe, Ariah MaRae
Lowe, Brian James
Lowe, Caden Elijah
Lowe, Raelynn Mae
Mack, Zander Luis
Manley, Sue Ann
Mann, Ethan Coe
Mann, John Edward
Martin, Juston Allen
Martinez, Brandon Paul
Martinez, Leo Littlecreek
Masquas, Jace Gabriel
Masquas, Jaylen Nathaniel
Mauldin, Charlotte Vada Renia
Mayfield, Destiny Renee
McAnally, Amber Chantel
McBride, Malakai Nicholas
McGirt, Douglas Burton
McGirt, Koa Amari
McGirt, Os'Keowv Nokose
McGirt, Vincent Carlos
McKinney, Lucia Jade
McMahan, Ashley Rae
McPherson, Jeremy Lee
Medina, Jocelyn Adelene
Miller, Esperanza
Monk, Riley JaLisa
Morrell, Kristy Ann
Morris, Brandon Zachary
Morris, Raymond Ray
Morton, Myla Brook
Moyer, Katherine Elizabeth
Murry, Stevey Raynae
Myers, Malissa Lisa Renee
Nance, Jada Karyn
Nance, Kameron Jace
Nelson Jr., James Bradley
Nelson, Telisa Renee
Nelson-Mann, Brady Charles
Neske, Christopher Hugh
Nice, Hunter Eli
Norton, Jai'Ahnna Anjali
Ochoa, Florence Pauline
Olinger, Stephen Garrett
Olivas, Elijah Tiger
Ongaco, Alexandra Renee`
Ortiz, Mariella Raelynn
Pack, Trace Matthew
Palacios, Phyllis Diana
Panther III, William
Panther, Raymond Dale
Panther, Sophia Aylin
Pierce, Mahkinlee Allyn
Ponkilla, Edmond Lee
Ponkilla, Timothy James
Poston, Teresa Sue
Powell, Christopher Scott
Powell, Robert M
Powell, Wesley Lynn
Prettyman, Faith Grinell
Proctor, Noah Gene
Purcell, Jason Lee
Reeves, Marian Louise
Ridenour, Katelynn Faith
Roberts, Jimmy Dean
Routledge-Hunt, Brandi Faye
Rowan, Cobie Mae
Ruimveld, Shacoda Louis
Ruimveld, Shawn Wade
Ruiz, Kathlene Luiza Mae
Ryan, Danielle Marie
Salisbury, James Haydyn
Sampson, Sharon Louise
Sandoval, Teri Kaye
Schmitz, Tana Marie
Schnell, Jennifer Christine
Serena, Gary Allen
Sharpe Jr., Chevis Shenold
Shaver, Brittney Nicole
Shaver, Jordin Lei

Sherrill, Jocelynn Elyssa
Shupe, Joshua Michael
Simpson, Colt Lee
Simpson, Julian Elliot
Sloat, Alec Duane
Sloat, Colby Trae
Sloat, Garrett Davis
Smith, Kristi Dawn
Snake, Jana Rachelle
Soap, Jakobi Christopher
Soap, Wilson Lee
Spoon, Dakota Austin
Spoon, Eric Louis
Spoon, Kenneth Lee
Spriggs, Helen Wyatt
Spybuck, Justice Evan
Spybuck, Kase Brennon
Squire, Shawneecey Jordawna
Squire, Takota Lynn
Stallin, Kiara Daelene
Starr, Meranda Lynn
Stoliby, Sean Ryan
Switch, Eastman Kelly
Switch, Isaac Jay
Switch, Mrs. Lana Iris
Switch, Susan LeAnn
Tackett, Elliana Leighan
Tascier, Samuel Ethan
Terres, Paula Ailene
Thompson, Carter Dane
Thompson, Darian Andrew
Thompson, DeShayla Tamia
Thornton, Calvin Shaun
Thorpe, Grace Janette
Thorpe, Keenan Allen
Thorpe, Melanie Lea
Thorpe, Rachel Danielle
Thorpe-Emhoolah, Lorrie Ann
Tiger, Alisha Lynn
Tiger, Christopher Neal
Tiger, Clementine Cecilia Rose
Tiger, Darryl Dean
Tiger, Dion Henry
Tiger, Gladys Jean
Tiger, Mary Augustina
Tiger, Phyllis Gail
Tiger, Terrance Nathan
Torres, Hector Gene
Tullius, Kaley Mariah
Tyner, Marcus Charles
Valdivia, Joseph Enrique
Valdivia, Ronald David
Vazquez, Tyler Keith
Wahpekeche, Meredith
Wahpekeche, Silas Kane
Walley, Breanna Joy
Warrior Jr., Lucian J.
Warrior Sr., Manuel Anthony
Warrior, Levi Stafford
Washington Jr., Eric Sean
Washington, Nicholas Shane
Watkins, Mickaela Marie
Watkins-Long, Natalia Grace-Christine
Watson, Betty Lou
Watson, Jo Ann Spybuck
Westberry, Amanda LeJean
Whims, Ethan Bradley
White III, Charles Daniel
White, Nina Renee
Whitecloud, Bluesky Rain
Whitecloud, Raqueal Amae
Whited, James Aaron
Wilburn, Joshua Wayne
Wilkerson, Lawrence Anthony
Wilkerson, Tammy Lynn
Williams, Christopher John
Williams, Kade Thomas
Williams, Kuruk James
Williams, Sonja Barbara Gosney
Williams, Taren Janea
Wilson Jr., Darrell Gene
Wilson, Patrick Loyd
Wilson-Porambo, Anthony Thomas
Winrow, Rickie Dawn
Winter, Brendan James
Winter, Tammy Lyn
Winter, Tara Ann Nicole
Woods, Anna Marie
Yates, Tyson Todd
Yeahpau, Jeri Maye
Yones, Amber Marie

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Blue Zones Project Pottawatomie County

Happy 1st Birthday,

Harland!

We Love You,
Dada, Mama, Grandma Ethel,
Uncle Slim, Da’Lovely, family &
friends

Blue Zones Project Pottawatomie County — in partnership with Absentee Shawnee Housing Authority; Community Renewal Friendship House; the City of Shawnee; and local indigenous artist
Tony A. Tiger, facilitated the installation of a painted crosswalk at Main and Bryan.

Elders Council Report
Hello to all the tribal Elders and
hoping everyone was able to get vaccinated, if not contact the Shawnee or
Little Axe Health center to make arrangements for your shots. I realize
there’s some people who have misgivings or second thoughts about being
vaccinated. Which reminds me of
what my dad used to say, “better Safe
then Sorry later”!!
Shawnee Tribal Emergency Management announced a update on the
spread of the variant delta virus which
mutated from the COVID 19 virus. As

of July 29, 2021 the infection rate went
from 1% to 80% in Pottawatomie and
Cleveland county. Due to this changing environment of the continued
spread of the delta virus and because
of the number of people that are unvaccinated, the Tribal Elders will not
in the coming months plan to have
any group meetings. The Tribal Elders
Officers only will continue to meet as
long as it is safely to do so with the
guidance of Tribal Emergency Management.
This is a short report on the Elders

Care Bags that were handed out on
May 15, 2021 at Thunderbird Casino
and at General Council on June 19,
2021. The Tribal Elders were able to
hand out 170 Care Bags with 30 of
Care Bags delivered to Tribal Elders
at home because of health reasons
or because of no transportation. The
Tribal Elders wish to say thank you to
the following people who donated to
this effort; Governor John R. Johnson,
Secretary Ali Miller, Indian Child
Welfare, Brad Gaylord, Chief of
Shawnee Tribal Police department for

offering to pay for all items provided
in the Elders Care Bags.
Also, the Elders wish to thank the
Executive Committee for providing
a new trailer for the Elders Council
which we are anxious to move into a
soon as possible.
Again I want to wish all Elders the
best of health and stay safe everyone
to protect yourself as well as your
families.
If there are any questions please feel
free to call me, Twila Parker at cellphone: 405-229-8052

Shawnee Tribe Memorializes Language & Culture Bearer Sherman Tiger
Internships Named for the Elder Who Passed Away in 2020
MIAMI, OK — Ramping up their
cultural revitalization work this past
spring, the Shawnee Tribe’s language
department began preparing cultural
materials for digitization and upload
to the Indigenous Language Digital
Archive (ILDA) hosted by Miami
University in Ohio.
“We already wanted to find a way
to bring on college-level interns and
get younger Shawnees involved, so
this was the perfect opportunity,”
said Shawnee Tribe linguist Anastasia
Miller-Youst.
This
opportunity
to
create
internships for young Shawnees also
presented a solemn opportunity for
the tribe to honor and memorialize
Sherman Tiger (Absentee Shawnee).

Tiger was a Shawnee speaker and
culture bearer who the community
lost to the COVID-19 pandemic in
2020.
“I’m grateful to not only have
worked alongside Sherman, but to
have had the honor of his friendship,”
says Shawnee Tribe Chief Ben Barnes.
“This past year, occasions have come
up where I would normally call my
friend and we would share stories
and visit about our work. Sherman’s
knowledge of our language and
culture as well as the work he did for
the Absentee, was a benefit to all three
Shawnee tribes and vital to keeping
Shawnee ways alive and well. It’s only
fitting that our language internship
program bear his name and legacy.”

NOW HIRING
Absentee Shawnee Tribe
Roads Program
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe is seeking temporary construction laborers to help
create a substantial economic impact in our community and assist the Roads
Program with construction and road projects. This opportunity is to provide
contract employment opportunities for qualified citizens. Interested individuals
must be able to:
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Climb, crouch, push, pull, reach, stand, engage in repetitive motions,
communicate, hear and see including color, depth perception and clarity.
Must be able to lift 75lbs
Must be able to work in extreme environments including in climate
weather (extreme heat, cold, and unfavorable conditions) as needed

General qualifications are as follows current CDL preferred, general knowledge
of construction work experience preferred, and oral and written communications
skills. As required a valid OK Driver’s License, able to pass background check
and pre-employment screenings. Contract Labor will be paid hourly with no
benefits, hourly rate will range between $15-$20 an hour pending qualifications
and experience.
If interested please submit a letter of intent to KymberlyH@astribe.com or
contact Kym Hazlett with the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma at 405-2754030 ext. 6325 with any questions or concerns.

“The interns are preparing our most
used source, the Leif Selstad Shawnee
Dictionary, for upload to our instance
of ILDA,” said staff linguist MillerYoust.
The Shawnee ILDA Dictionary
will eventually serve as an online,
searchable dictionary for all Shawnee
people, as well as a single archive
of Shawnee sources for use in
curriculum development for the
language program.
The Shawnee Tribe plans to continue
offering this internship opportunity
in the future and will make future
application information available at
shawnee-tribe.com.
“The Shawnee Tribe is a sovereign
nation of more than 3,100 citizens

living across North America. Tribal
headquarters are located in Miami,
Oklahoma, and Shawnee Chief
Benjamin J. Barnes was elected in
2019. In January 2020, Chief Barnes
issued an executive order declaring
a state of emergency for the Shawnee
language. The Shawnee Tribe Business
Council adopted resolution R-0106-20-K which officially declared the
years 2021-2030 as the Decade of
the Shawnee Language and pledged
tribal resources flow toward a
comprehensive plan to create fluent
speakers from the youngest Shawnees
and deploy language curriculum
to all Shawnee people. For more
information, visit shawnee-tribe.
com.”

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The following are current programs administered by the Absentee Shawnee Tribe Education Department:
• Academic (PK-12) Program: assists with academic related expenses, and a portion of
funds can be used for school-related athletic program expenses. Program has a maximum funding limit for the academic year.
• Johnson O’Malley Program: assists Absentee Shawnee tribal members enrolled in any
of our nine (9) school districts: Tecumseh, Bethel, Earlsboro, Wanette, Asher, South
Rock Creek, Macomb, Dale, and Little Axe.
• Zahn Program: established from a trust fund, program can help with some graduation expenses, and awards two (2) incentives: one for GED recipients and one for High
School graduates. Program has a maximum amount of funding for graduation expenses.
• Job Training Adult Education Program: funds for vocational training at accredited
vocational institutions. Program has a maximum funding limit for the calendar year or
per program.
• Higher Education: Education Incentive Award Program: funds for undergraduate degrees, one associate or bachelor degree, at any accredited college or university. Funding
levels are determined based upon grade point average and full-time or part-time status.
• Graduate Scholarship Program: funds for one master’s degree or one doctoral degree,
and can fund one graduate admissions test. This program has funding levels based upon
full-time and part-time status.
• Big Jim Youth Award Program: annual incentive for High School Seniors for
Academic Achievement and Athlete of the Year. Applications are available and accepted
beginning January 1st and the deadline for application submission is March 31st of each
year.

Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma
Building Blocks C.D.C.
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Dr.
Shawnee, OK 74801
(405) 878-0633
Fax: (405) 878-0156
We had an exciting August at Building Blocks. The 4 year olds class got ready
to go back to school. They had a little graduation and a party day. Extreme
Animals visited our center on August 4th and brought lots of neat animals.
Wow, it was neat and the kids and staff were excited.

All funding is based upon the availability of funds at the time of application.
Attention:
All applications and guidelines are available at www.astribe.com. Click on Services and
select Education.
For more information, please call (405) 275- 4030, Ext. 6242 email Tresha Spoon at tresham@
astribe.com.

AST High School Seniors

Graduation Stole Request Form
The information you provide below will be used to contact you regarding your
form, where your stole will be sent to, or scheduling a time for you to pick up a
stole. Make sure the information is current. If your contact information changes
after you submit your form notify the Education Department immediately. We will
not be responsible for lost stoles, stoles being sent to incorrect addresses, or the
inability to schedule a pick up time.

Our Employee of the Month is
Amanda Withrow. Congratulations!

**Stoles will be available on a first come, first served basis.**

Name:
Address:

Phone:
Email:
How would you like to receive your stole? ☐Pick up
☐Mail
*If picking up a stole, you will be called to schedule a pick up time.
Required documents:
Verification
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Class schedule: 12th grade enrollment

Tribal Enrollment Card
•

Copy (must be the updated card)

Education Department
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 Ext. 6242
405.273.7938 (fax)
tresham@astribe.com

College/Vocational
Graduation Stole Request Form
The Executive Committee will be sponsoring graduation stoles for 2021 College
and Vocational graduates. The information you provide below will be used to
contact you regarding where you would like your stole to be sent or scheduling a
time for you to pick up a stole. Make sure the information is current. If it changes
after you submit your form contact the Education Department immediately. We
will not be responsible for lost stoles, stoles being sent to incorrect addresses, or
the inability to schedule a pick up time.

Building Blocks will be closed Friday,
September 3rd for AST Day.
Also, we will be closed Monday,
September 6th for Labor Day.
We are accepting waiting list applications for children ages 6 weeks through 4
Year Olds (Pre-K). Call or come by for a waiting list application.
Also, we are still hiring employees. We are still looking for Floaters,
Teachers, Master Teachers, Housekeepers and Custodians. Come by to get an
application or visit astribe.com to fill one out.
Remember, Fall 2021 starts on Wednesday, September 22.
Have an Amazing September!!

NOTICE

**Stoles will be available on a first come, first served basis.**

Name:
Address:

Phone:
Email:
How would you like to receive your stole? ☐Pick up
☐Mail
*If picking up a stole, you will be called to schedule a pick up time.
Required documents:
Verification
•

Copy of college application for graduation

Tribal Enrollment Card
•

Copy (must be the updated card)
Education Department
2025 S. Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
405.275.4030 Ext. 6242
405.273.7938 (fax)
tresham@astribe.com

The Tax Collection report can be
found by logging in to the Tribal
Member Login section on the
Absentee Shawnee Tribe’s
website (www.astribe.com).

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This project was supported by Grant No. 2015-TW-AX-0016 awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions,
and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office
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AllNations Bank announces added benefits for Absentee Shawnee Tribe members!!
Last year we partnered with the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) to establish the
Simply Safe Account. This account makes banking accessible to everyone. AllNations Bank was
the first Native American owned bank to offer this account, a certified Bank On account by The
Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. Simply Safe Account features are listed below:
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A debit card that honors the Absentee Shawnee Tribe – issued to AST members.

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Low balance to open
Low monthly fee (Fee is now waived for AST members)
Free direct deposit
Free debit card
Free online banking, bill pay & mobile app
Free online monthly statement ($2.00 fee for a paper statement)
No overdraft fee (This is a check-less account. Account transactions are limited to
Withdrawals at the Teller Window, Debit Card and ATM transactions, Online Bill Pay,
Online or Mobile banking transfers.)

For any other questions about the Simply Safe Account features and benefits, please call
AllNations Bank at 405-273-0202. Or go to our website www.anbok.com to download a new
account application form and start banking with your Simply Safe Account today!

2023 Gordon Cooper Drive
Shawnee, OK 74801
FDIC Insured

IN THE TRIAL COURT OF
THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA 74801
In The Matter Of:
I.P & G.P.

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Case No. PG-2021-06

AFFIDAVIT TO OBTAIN SERVICE BY PUBLICATION
THE ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE OF INDIANS
SHAWNEE, OKLAHOMA
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being duly sworn upon oath states:
That she/he is the Plaintiff Denise Gonzalez above-named, and that on the 15 day of July
,2021 , said Plaintiff filed in this Court a Petition against Defendant :and this is one of the class of
cases prescribed by the Statutes of the Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, and is absent
therefrom, and that with and after the exercise of due diligence, said Plaintiff is unable to make personal
service upon said Defendant, Erin Coody
, within the jurisdiction of the Absentee
Shawnee Tribe, and that Plaintiff wishes to obtain service upon the said Defendant by publication as
provided by law. (AST CODE OF LAWS, Section 205, Section 206 and Section 209)

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Governor John R. Johnson ......... 6308
Alvina Barnes ............................... 6307
Kim Porter .................................... 6269
Lt.Governor Ezra DeLodge. ............ 6253

ELECTION COMMISSION
Emily Longman ................................... 6271
ENROLLMENT
Amanda Webb ..................................... 6292
............................................................... 6288
Elicia Ramirez ...................................... 6290

Secretary

Diane Ponkilla .............................. 6267
Mike Bread……………………….6445 FINANCE
Andrew Warrior…………………6263 Jennifer Crenshaw........................................... 6228
Secretary Alicia Miller ................ 6289
Taylor Kinley ............................... 6275
Tina Ontiveros ............................. 6431
Mary Ponkilla……………………6446

Treas.

Lt. Gov.

Gov.

ABSENTEE SHAWNEE TRIBE – SHAWNEE DEPARTMENT EXTENSIONS (405) 275-4030

Treasurer Joseph Blanchard ..... 6280
Jan Ranft ...................................... 6309
....................................................... 6341

Rep.

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Representative DeWayne Wilson 6239
................................. ...................... 6240

RECEPTIONIST
Kylia Pinson ......................................... 4030
ATTORNEY
Randall Homburg ............................... 6313
BIA/SELF GOVERNANCE

Kymberly Hazlett ................................ 6325
Nahinli Billy ......................................... 6301

Whitney Standing ....................................... 6283

CCDF
Briana Ponkilla .................................... 6347
LaNora Buswell ................................... 6348
COURT
Chelsea Cope ....................................... 6241
Ashley Hudson…………………………..6336
Shelsie White Thunder ....................... 6260
CULT. PRES. / GIFT SHOP
Carol Butler ......................................... 6245
Merry Rodriguez (Gift Shop) ................. 6310
Gift Shop....................................................6254
Devon Frazier(THPO) ........................ 6243
Ashley Brokeshoulder ......................... 6312
Kay Bemo ............................................. 6238
Casey Wilson (Librarian) ................... 6416
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY SERVICES
Melissa Lopez ...................................... 6333
Leslie Harris ........................................ 6326
Bryisha Payne ...................................... 6315
Jasmine Rocha ..................................... 6293
Lacey Carey ......................................... 6298

Sandra Burnett ........................................... 6294
Tracey Dickson ............................................ 6279
Tina Fixico ................................................... 6250
Courtney Green ........................................... 6300
Holly Davis................................................... 6265
Colleen Butler .............................................. 6320
Misti Casey .................................................. 6385
Laina Martin ............................................... 6424
Sheila King................................................... 6344
Conf. Room .................................................. 6397
FOOD BANK
Falon Powell ................................................ 6438
Reception ..................................................... 6437
SW Office ..................................................... 6439
NW Office .................................................... 6440
GRANTS
Phyllis Wahahrockah-Tasi ......................... 6338
Kryste Carter .............................................. 6284
Bronte Pearson ............................................ 6295
HUMAN RESOURCES
Michele Nowell ............................................ 6296
Casey Adams .............................................. 6337
Rebecca Hyde .............................................. 6222
Jennifer Kinslow ......................................... 6252
Lauren Parish .............................................. 6423
ICW
Sheila Wilson ....................................... 395-4494
Shawnee Martinez ............................... 395-4491
Kelly Seaton .......................................... 395-4490
Paige Little Charley ............................. 395-4493
MAINTENANCE
Kevin Kaseca.. ............................................. 6316
Break Room.. ............................................... 6234
SheilaOrphan………………………………6331
Robert Komacheet, Joe Morton, John Mann
Stephen Fife, Stacy Coon, Duke Blanchard,
Clayton Martinez
Cindy Carpenter ......................................... 6249
MEDIA
Mindy Longhorn ......................................... 6435
Derek Hilderbrand...................................... 6436
MIS
HELP DESK ................................................ 3100
Travis O’Dell ............................................... 6327
Donna Cody ................................................. 6402
Amelia Grass ............................................... 6329
...................................................................... 6342
Rafael Rodriguez ......................................... 6332
...................................................................... 6328

EDUCATION
Tresha Spoon ....................................... 6242 OEH
.............................................................. 6255 Jarrod Lloyd ................................................ 6229
Blake Goodman ................................... 6432 Kyra Underwood......................................... 6398
Shay Fixico ........................................... 6433 OTHER EXTENSIONS

ALL CORRECTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TO:
MIS@ASTRIBE.COM

Last updated: 7/30/21

Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...................................... 2009
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ....................................... 6305
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .............................. 6330
Fam. Svcs. Conf. Rm. ................................. 6311
Finance Conference Rm ............................. 6236
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
Clinic - Medical .................................... 447-0300
L.A.Plus Care....................................... 447-0477
Dental Clinic ........................................ 307-9704
Diabetes ................................................ 360-0698
Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530
Resource Center .................................. 364-7298
(Chrissy Wiens)

POLICE DEPT ....................... 275-3200 / 275-3432
Brad Gaylord (Chief) ................................. 6302
Jason Brinker .............................................. 6259
Steven Crisp ................................................ 6262
Linda Day .................................................... 6261
James Woolbright ....................................... 6276
Russell Harjo............................................... 6391
Patrol Room ................................................ 6278

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Levi Walker ......................................... 6426
PROCUREMENT
Dylan King ................................................. 6291
Tara Battise ................................................. 6281
Rebecca Kennedy........................................ 6410
Blake Wiggins ............................................. 6422
Lisa Camren ................................................ 6232
Brayden Queen ........................................... 6339
...................................................................... 6244
REALTY
Taylor Carter .............................................. 6246
Cara Hamilton (Probates) .......................... 6248
Yecica Gutierrez………..……………………..6420
Kimberlee Billie……………….………….........6235
SOCIAL SERVICES
Annie Wilson (Director) ............................. 6311
Nancy Edwards ........................................... 6225
TAX COMMISSION / TAG
Alicia Engler… .......................................... .6257
Shelby White ............................................... 6258
...................................................................... 6286
...................................................................... 6237
TITLE VI
Thomasine (Doss) Owings (DIR) ............... 6227
Lula Bettelyoun, Donna Butler, Robert
Schoolfield, Ted Watson… …..…………...6270
OTHER ENTITIES & TOLL FREE
All Nations Bank .................................. 273-0202
ASEDA ................................................. 878-6782
Toll Free ..................................... 1-800-256-3341
Brendle Corner .................................... 447-3372
Building Blocks ................................... 878-0633
(Barbra Pope)
Building Blocks III LA ........................ 360-2710
(Skye Foreman)
Court Clerk .......................................... 481-8575
Enrollment ........................................... 481-8650
Gaming Commission ................ 360-9270 x1110
Housing ................................................. 273-1050
Human Resources ................................ 275-1468
Media .................................................... 598-1279
(Mindy Longhorn)
OTHER EXTENSIONS
OEH/OEP ............................................. 214-4235
Bldg. 1 Conf. Rm. ...................................... 2009
Police Dept.......................... 275-3200 / 275-3432
Bldg. 1 Break Rm ....................................... 6305
Thunderbird Casino NRM ................. 360-9270
Gov. Bldg. 2 Conf. Rm. .............................. 6330
Shawnee Casino ................................... 273-2679
Fam.Commission
Svcs. Conf. ..................................
Rm. .................................
6311
Tax
481-8600
Finance
Conference
Rm
.............................
6236
Tribal Store (Little Axe)...................... 364-0668
LITTLE AXE CLINIC
ALL CORRECTIONS
PLEASE EMAIL
TO:
Clinic
- Medical ....................................
447-0300
MIS@ASTRIBE.COM
L.A.Plus Care....................................... 447-0477
Dental Clinic ........................................ 307-9704
Last updated: 7/30/21
Diabetes ................................................ 360-0698
Pharmacy ............................................. 292-9530
Resource Center .................................. 364-7298
(Chrissy Wiens)

SHAWNEE CLINIC
Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850
Pharmacy ............................................. 878-5859
Toll free ...................................... 1-866-742-4977
Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

NOTICE

SHAWNEE CLINIC
Clinic (Bldg. 17) ................................... 878-5850
Pharmacy ............................................. 878-5859
Toll free ...................................... 1-866-742-4977
Rhonda Kaseca .................................... 878-4702

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